October 1, 2024

Nearly 13 years ago, Polly Ruf was looking for a hands-on way to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. She had been volunteering as a docent...

September 5, 2024

 Acting on a request from a concerned citizen, HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) – one of the nation’s largest animal-rescue and disaster-response teams – conducted a rescue of...

September 5, 2024

Two years ago, Darren Meyer was driving down Macklind Avenue when people walking dogs caught his eye. He had always loved dogs but didn’t have pets at home, so he...

August 16, 2024

It’s back-to-school season! This time of year brings a change in environment to many households, as kids clear out for the majority of the day and pets are left to...

August 1, 2024

Fran Komar first started volunteering for the Humane Society of Missouri after retiring from a 25-year career in animal science research and development. “I wanted to do something to share...

July 29, 2024

With the temperatures steadily rising, it’s important for pet owners to remember the Humane Society of Missouri’s life-saving motto: 70 & Over, Don’t Take Rover! HSMO shares the following tips...

July 23, 2024

The Humane Society of Missouri is waiving all adoption fees for dogs 35 pounds and up for the rest of the month of July. Dogs breeds vary widely, but currently...

July 11, 2024

Meet Shari Eckert, a volunteer dog walker at HSMO’s Maryland Heights shelter! Shari began volunteering in February 2022 after she retired. “I wanted to do something to keep busy and...

July 1, 2024

On Saturday, June 29, our Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) conducted an emergency rescue to save 28 dogs from horrific conditions in a North St. Louis County home. A neighbor...

June 10, 2024

On Friday, June 7, 2024, our Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) rescued 27 dogs from an abandoned house in Carroll County. Among the rescued are 12 six-week-old puppies. We received...